The eldest son of the first Manu, Svayambhuva. He refused his father's order that he marry and rule the earth, but Lord Brahma convinced him to change his mind. Priyavrata later gave charge of the dvipas of Bhu-mandala to seven of his sons, resumed his solitary practice of meditation, and at the end achieved liberation.

the son of Sväyambhuva Manu and brother of Uttänapäda. He once ruled the universe.